10/09
2012
2012
I’m Glenna Gordon, an American photographer and journalist, presently commuting between West Africa and Brooklyn. Previously, I lived in Liberia. And before that, I lived in Uganda. I’ve traveled and worked in over a dozen countries in Africa.
This blog is named after a found object — a plastic lion that was in a crate of discarded items a friend and a few other artists had gathered. I sat on their roof in Nakasero, Kampala back in 2006, sorting through the crate. On that day, I was looking for something. “You are lost!” Ugandas say. But, on that day, I’d found this discarded kid’s toy, made in China on the cheap, that somehow ended up in East Africa. Something about the hollowed out, paint-chipped figurine appealed to my understanding of this place: I’d never seen a real lion, after all.
I’m in Lagos for a bit, staying at the amazing African Artists Foundation, working on some exciting new projects and snapping away. More soon, but for now, I’m posting lots of photos on Instagram on my own account and also as part of the project EverydayAfrica.
Great new work by Joe Penney from Mauritania.
Football’s Lost Boys — Nigerian footballers stuck in Istanbul
Had an amazing time in Lagos! Though much too short, but Liberian elections beckon. More soon, but for now, read about the festival on the Lagos Photo blog.
Who can pass this up?? Faaji Agba is opening for Seun Kuti this friday at the Prospect Park Bandshell. HT to Africa is a Country.
Asa’s new album is out today. I’ve already watched this video half a dozen times thanks to Loomie’s great find, and I’m sure I’ll be listening to the rest of the album on repeat in no time.
Her videos are always really creative and engaging. Make sure you watch this one for her song Fire on the Mountain too.